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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Obama meets new five-member panel reviewing surveillance programs WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met on Tuesday with a five-member panel he appointed to review the privacy issues involved with U.S. government surveillance programs, the White House said, part of an effort to rebuild public trust after leaks by a former spy agency contractor. Books of The Times A Biography From David Shields and Shane Salerno A new biography of J. D. Salinger explores his private obsessions, relationships with young women, wartime experiences and the possibility of posthumous publications. Well Waiting to Hear From the Doctor My wife reminded me that when one of my patients calls, concerned that they have leukemia, that I always reassure them that the test was probably wrong. Then she asked, Why cant you follow your own advice? Personal Health Keeping Food-Borne Illnesses at Bay People, not products, are the main cause of food-borne illnesses, and they can be avoided by following certain basic principles of food safety. Texas baby killer may walk free Genene Jones could be released from prison as early as May 2018 because of an old Texas law designed to prevent prison overcrowding. Television Review PBS Documentary Explores a Civil Rights Triumph A documentary on PBS goes behind the scenes of a major episode in civil rights history in 1963. New Device At Nintendo Is Cheaper, For Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Pimco's El-Erian warns against risks of debt ceiling fight Bloomberg TV NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive of bond giant Pimco, said Tuesday that the economy cannot absorb uncertainties, including another "fight" on the debt limit. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester City Romps in Opener Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals in a 4-0 rout at home over Newcastle. LDK Solar says will miss debt payment; shares down (Reuters) - China-based LDK Solar Co Ltd's cash levels dwindled to their lowest in nearly four years and the debt-laden company said it would be unable to meet a debt payment due on Wednesday. China trials Has anything changed? CNN's Jaime FlorCruz compares his first reporting assignment in China, the explosive trial of the "Gang of Four," with the recent defiant court appearance of politician Bo Xilai. Zale posts first full-year profit since 2008, shares soar (Reuters) - Zale Corp posted higher-than-expected fourth-quarter comparable sales on Wednesday, led by big gains at its flagship chain, and reported its first profitable fiscal year since the... Deal Professor A Simple Solution on C.E.O. Pay Is Not So Simple The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act required companies to compare their chief executive pay with that of their employees, but carrying it out may cost millions. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. American Abroad Fast Start for Altidore in Sunderland Loss The American striker Jozy Altidore had a strong game in his debut for Sunderland of the Premier League on Saturday. One planet, 31 incredible sights These 31 amazing spectacles may not change your life, but they could change your vacation plans. Currents | Walls Serendipity and Tradition Meet in Wallpaper Design A new wallpaper design, called Astral, is made by students from Alpha Workshops. German minister sees solar installations nearly halving in 2013 BERLIN (Reuters) - German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier expects German solar panel installations to nearly halve this year, showing that efforts to curb subsidies and get solar expansion under control have yielded results. Economix Blog Janet Yellens Wealth Janet L. Yellen, the Federal Reserves vice chairwoman, held investments in 2012 worth at least $4.8 million, including a valuable stamp collection, according to financial disclosures. Well Beers Implicated in Emergency Room Visits A study found that five beer brands were consumed most often by people who ended up in the emergency room. Douglas, Zeta-Jones separate; Clooney, Bullock open Venice Aug 28 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separate, George Clooney and Sandra Bullock kick off the Venice Film Festival, and Hugh Jackman premieres "The Wolverine" in Japan. Bob Mezan reports. Why attacks on Syria will be chaos Syria's civil war is not America's problem. Syria is surrounded by Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab nations with large standing armies and advanced military equipment. Their cowardice in acting to stop a war on their doorstep should give us pause for thought. Why will they not act, but we must? New Device at Nintendo Is Cheaper, for Youths The Nintendo 2DS will cost $130, about $40 less than its 3DS sibling, as part of a strategy to prevent households from relying on tablets for video games. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... U.S. rejects link between North Korea nuclear diplomacy, jailed American WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The case of a U.S. citizen jailed in North Korea is a human rights issue that has no connection to long-stalled talks over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons, the State Department said on Wednesday. Urban oasis for Haiti's poorest Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. Heads Up A Food Scene With Local Roots Sprouts in Maryland Frederick, the states second-largest city, has undergone a makeover, thanks in part to culinary talent with ties to the area. GLOBAL MARKETS-Syria worries drive oil up; dollar, gold in demand * Oil settles slightly below six-month high; some profit-taking The Energy Rush Foreseeing Trouble in Exporting Natural Gas Gas producers see profits in exports, but Andrew Liveris, chief of Dow Chemical, wants to block what he considers a squandering of a national resource, and a hit to his bottom line. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Currents | Goods Play Misty for Me Casamista, a portable humidifier, is made of molded satin-textured plastic, has a purifying filter and will fit on top of any water bottle or glass. Weight and Guerin Among Those Headed for U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Doug Weight won a Stanley Cup and was a four-time N.H.L. All-Star. Bill Guerin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a four-time All-Star. Peru plans to invest part of $7 bln fund abroad, proposes fiscal reforms LIMA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Peru plans to open part of its $7 billion fiscal stabilization fund to investments abroad in a bid to protect spending capacity from swings in global mineral prices and dips... ArtsBeat In Performance Sarah Lemp of The Cheaters Club The actress performs a scene from Derek Ahonens new play, being mounted by the theater company the Amoralists. Most Big Ten Teams Returning a Lot of Experience Lots of the names are the same around the Big Ten. Life, Interrupted A Test of Faith It had never occurred to me that, with all of the progress that has been made in cancer research, none of the standard treatments would work for me. Thats when I learned about something called a clinical trial. Growth optimism spreads to over half of UK small firms-survey LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - More than half of Britain's smaller companies expect to grow in the coming year, a survey published on Thursday found, showing optimism on the recovery spreading throughout the economy. Residents complain of illegal temple atop apartment block Aug. 22 - Chinese residents complain a temple built on top of their apartment building is illegal and blocks public space. Lily Grimes reports. Theater Review Timmy the Great, Family Musical, at Theater for the New City Timmy the Great, a musical for children at Theater for the New City, centers on a young prince in a land where everyone pursues the arts.

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